Learning and Being in Person-Centred Counselling (third edition)

Learning and Being in Person-Centred Counselling has inspired and guided thousands of counselling students since it was first published in 1999. Tony Merry died in 2004, and this third edition has been updated, with a new chapter on recent developments, by Sheila Haugh, a long-time colleague who knew him and his work well. Learning and Being offers an in-depth exploration of all aspects of person-centred counselling, from its origins to current developments in theory and practice. It is written in clear and accessible language, with exercises and checklists to prompt the reader’s own thinking and learning. It brings theory to life with its suggestions for exploring and developing person-centred values, qualities, attitudes and skills. Chapter covers essential aspects of theory and practice, including working at relational depth, training issues and supervision, and a comprehensive resource list of other relevant texts. READERSHIP-Learning and Being in Person-Centred Counselling is recommended for: – certificate and diploma counselling trainees and tutors. – undergraduate psychology students and lecturers. – nurses and social workers in training. – those on vocational and ‘helping professions’ related courses. – trainees on integrative, cognitive or psychodynamic courses. – people training to work in the voluntary sector. – anyone seeking specialist input on contemporary person-centred theory and practice. – ASIN: 1910919594 | ISBN13: 9781910919590 | ISBN-13: 978-1910919590